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Hi low, hi low, it’s off to work I go…

I had another corporate shoot today, so this is not my typical “mom uniform” 🙂 And… for all those natural curly women (or men!) out there, you’ll totally understand this…curly hair don’t care! I really never know what’s going to happen with my hair when I wear it curly and it decided to go big or go home today! Oh, there’s daddy!!…and he has my trike!!!On me…

Top- H&M (old, similar here)

Jeans- J Brand “Super Skinny Coated Steal” (similar)

Boots- Circa Joan & David (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Top- Island 9 thrifted)

Jeans-7FAM (eBay, similar here in blue and here gray)

Shoes- Kidgets (thrifted)

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Consignment Stores = Getting clothes for FREE! :)

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I love going into Funky Jane’s, my local consignment store, to drop stuff off, and having her tell me I have a credit to spend. Some times I’ll take the check, but I like the idea of giving the business back to her too. Then…I get clothes for free (kind of ;))

I love this shirtdress by Joe’s Jeans. So easy to just throw on in the summer. I wasn’t sure if it was too short, but I think I like it with the slip underneath? I might just tie it and use it as a shirt too. Or…unbutton a few on the bottom and wear it as a long tunic over white skinnies! Retailed for $138, consignment price $19, my price $0 😉 Got this bag too, for less than $20 (I mean free! :)). Retailed for probably $300+ And these shoes??? How fun! I probably wouldn’t have spent full price on these, because they are a little too trendy, but for $9/Free, I was all over them. And, honestly, now I totally love them! Seriously, is Maya the only toddler that in 2.3 seconds dumps out all the bubbles? My mom got her this headdress, and she loves it! “Look, it’s like a horse!” And…haha. I tried a little something fun. Seriously, when did she become a teenager!!? On me…

Top- Joe’s Jeans “The SHIRT Sexy Shirtdress” (sold out, similar here)

Slip- Old

Purse- Rafe NY (sold out)

Shoes- Steve Madden “Genevva Ankle Cuff Thong” (sold out, similar here)

On Maya…

Top- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Jeans- Rock & Republic (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Minnetonka (thrifted, similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Maya’s been fighting a cold the last few days, and has been a bit of a cranky pants. The only thing that makes it even remotely worth it is all the extra sleepy snuggling…

(all pictures of me and me with Maya taken by my Mom and Dad :))

Let’s be honest, I mainly want you to see my backside ;)

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Ok, not THAT backside, but obviously I am drawn to tops that have interesting backs. I also love taking pictures from behind, so maybe there’s a thing going on there?

All that to say. This Ella Moss sweater is nice from the front…But, then… I thrifted these super comfy, yet fun shoes for $3.50! I’m kind of excited whenever I find a pair of shoes that I can wear to shoot a wedding. I ran errands and was on my feet most of the day in these, and my feet never hurt! Love that they have a tiny bit of a heel too 🙂 Yes, I think she is soooo ready for dance class, and so am I!! I cannot wait to get her in a leotard!! :} On me…

Top- Ella Moss (Nordstrom Rack-sold out, but loooooving this one!)

Jeans- Genetic Denim “Twig” (ebay, similar here)

Shoes- Me Too (thrifted)

On Maya…

Top/Dress- Osh Kosh (thirfted)

Jeans- Zulily (Crystal Vogue)

Shoes- Zulily (Jilly Beans)

Keeping it Real…

Isn’t this what most of us Moms look like 90% of the time?? 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Summer Whites…

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I’ve talked before on many posts about my love of white denim. I have no problem wearing them all year long, but there is something extra good about wearing them on a warm summer evening… I also love a good silk top, but they really aren’t all that practical or fun when you are playing with your kids-wrinkles (insert fist shake!) This top is 100% pure fine polyester haha 🙂 And you know what…NO WRINKLES (insert fist pump!)

See? Fist pump!! Ok, really…”Tickle me?!!” 🙂hahaha. This is such a Maya move right now. The little foot kick 🙂 I love that she will just bust out dancing in the middle of the sidewalk. I know that will change eventually, but I hope it’s not for a while…On me…

Top- Vince Camuto (Nordstrom Rack last year)

Jeans- DL1961 Amanda the not distressed version (mine-ebay)

Boots- Nine West (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Top/Dress- Old Navy ( She’s wearing a 18-24 dress as a tunic 🙂 thrifted, but similar here)

Jeans- Gap distressed by me (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Carter’s (Zulily)

Keeping it Real…

And…we’re done 😉

Blog Maya 137 weeks old navy boho Gap Destroyed Leopard Carters Booties-12

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Sometimes the shoes make the outfit…

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For all intents and purposes, this is a very simple outfit. I’m a total sucker for a fun white tee, jeans, and fun shoes. Almost as much as a mullet top 😉I’ve had these shoes for a couple of years, and I just keep wearing them… Love how they tie in the back! She wasn’t ready to end her game, and I wasn’t about to take it away from her just to get a picture 🙂 They have so many cool learning apps! They are a LIFESAVER sometimes, and…totally edjucational-WIN! Going to visit the neighborhood dog 🙂 I love that she’s a total animal lover. She wants to pet every cat and dog on our walk. “What’s that name!? Pet it??!” Then she reaches her little hand out for them to sniff 🙂She found some mossy stuff that was utterly fascinating to her 🙂And this is why we take evening walks…

On me…

Top- Michael Stars (consignment store, but love this here)

Jeans- J Brand “Karma” (eBay, similar here)

Shoes- Sand (old, similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Old Navy (thrifted, but similar here)

Leggings- Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

So…I don’t always time these pictures perfectly. Trying to line up good light, happy well fed toddler, with actually GETTING DRESSED AND OUT THE DOOR? Yeah, sometimes we play too long, and get to pictures right before nap time, which ends up looking like this 😦 The pictures above were after dinner on our evening walk 🙂

Blog Maya 136 Weeks Gap Jean Old Navy Dress Converse-7

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Let’s call it what it is….an obsession ;)

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Seriously, I’m out of control with the mullet tops, but I can’t help it! The Huz gave this two big thumbs up though haha. 🙂 hahaha. See the tripod in the back? I didn’t have time to put it away before someone was ready to roam the neighborhood 🙂 Seriously, I could just eat her up! This look KILLS ME! On me…

Top- H&M (similar here)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, similar here, and less expensive here)

Shoes- ShoeMint “Christie”

On Maya…

Top- Vintage Dress

Pants- B Nature (from Zulily)

Shoes-Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

OMG, it has been back to the same happy sweet Maya for the last few days. I really do think that potty training put her in a bit of a tailspin. Now that she’s got the hang of it, it’s SO NICE!!!

SO, Mama’s, if you are going through this with your little one, there is hope that it truly is just a phase! Although, I might be overly optimistic and jumping the gun on my excitement. I’ll keep you posted 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Happy Mother’s Day!

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I’ll start off warning you that this is a monster post. Every year I ask for pictures as my present (SHOCKING haha). Now that I’ve figured out the self timer, I have plenty of me and Maya pics (but really, I can never have enough ha!), but getting the Huz in there requires a special occasion 🙂 Luckily my mom asked for the same thing, so it was a given. Now…that’s not saying it was smooth sailing. I mean, what family photo shoot ever is?? BUT…so glad we persevered and got some images that we will all treasure for years to come.

Probably didn’t even need to snag these outfit pics, but we did anyway… Loooooove the back of this top. No shocker there 🙂 Although, I’m not 100% sold on the high rise skinnies :{ I thought I liked them, until I looked back on these images. NOT the most flattering. Oh well. They do keep you all sucked in, which was very helpful after brunch! Could my mom be any cuter? Nope 🙂 Might be my new favorite picture of me and Maya…

“I can fly, I can fly, I can fly” Yes, she’s been on a Peter Pan binge lately 🙂 These were from our first stop. It was super sunny/aka horrible for pics and Maya would NOT sit still or be held for more than 2 seconds. But…I’m quick haha. LOVE this one of her and my mom. And this of her and the Huz… LOVE THIS ONE!!! And then these are later in the evening… When I realized that I hadn’t gotten ANY of just Maya!? On me…

Top- ASTR (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)

Jeans- J Brand “Maria” (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Miz Mooz (old, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress-Old Navy (thrifted)

Shoes- Zulily

Keeping it Real…

I found this quote, when I was trying to think of something to say about motherhood. Yesterday was a tad stressful because Maya just wanted to RUN, RUN, RUN. Can’t blame her! But…trying to wrestle her back wasn’t always the easiest and a few different times, I almost threw in the towel and said let’s bag it. BUT…we didn’t, and I’m so glad.

“Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.”

― Gail Tsukiyama, Dreaming Water

That’s not so say a Father’s love isn’t just as strong or special! Really, the last sentence is what resonated with me the most yesterday and really lately. I’ve never experienced love, joy, patience, and fear to the level that I have with Maya. I love that she calls me her best friend, and we tell each other “You’re my favorite in all the world” and it’s true. I am forever grateful for the experience, and could not possibly love this little nugget more. That said, motherhood is hard (insert apology to my mom and dad for all the shit I put you guys through :{) I wouldn’t trade all the hard moments in the world though, because one little “Sorry Mom” and a big hug, and it’s all mostly forgotten…

THIS is what the 1st 20 minutes of our little shoot looked like…

With a little monster roaring mixed in here and there… 🙂

Such is life…and I’m glad it was documented along with the hugs and laughter 🙂

(Pictures taken by my Dad, Mom, Huz, and me-basically whoever wasn’t in front of the camera or chasing Maya. Most of the time it was my dad chasing Maya, so thank you Dad ;))

Leather Pants for playing in the woods?

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Sure, why not 🙂

Seriously, these pants are so comfy, and they are so perfect when you need to wipe off mud from carrying your toddler! Showing off our Dancing with the Stars moves 😉 And…she’s off!! There was this little creek, and she kept running up to the path to get rocks to throw in it. Over, and over, and over… 🙂 “Rocks kissing” On me…

Top- H&M

Pants- Goldsign “The Misfit” Leather (Scored of eBay and sold out, but similar here and less expensive coated option here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, similar leather style here)

On Maya…

Jacket-Gap (thrifted, but similar here)

Top- (gift from a friend, but summer stripes here)

Jeans-Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Converse (thrifted, but similar here)

Keeping it Real…

Not such a smooth dismount :}

Blog HM Top Goldsign Leather Pants Coverse-7

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

The girls in the red shoes…

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Side note for momma’s (or really for anyone!) These shirts from H&M are awesome in that they don’t wrinkle! I hugged and carried Maya around and you’d never know… WIN!!! I love silk tops, but not so practical for toddler days :{Normally, I don’t do black and whites on here, even though I usually only print in black and white. I messed up the exposure on this next one though because the sun came out from behind a cloud. Anywho…I LOVE it, so I saved it by turning it black and white. More info than anyone wanted/cared about,but there you go 🙂 And how about we just mark that under “photography tips” haha. Black and white…saves a lot of mistakes 🙂“Upside down, mommy!!” She cracks me up… The grass had just been mowed at the park we were at, and it was still wet. She kept picking up her feet like she didn’t want them to get wet/get grass in her shoes. So funny. Especially since she’s like me in that she’ll run barefoot anywhere! On me…

Top- H&M (old, similar here)

Jeans- DL1961 Amanda Distressed (sold out, but not distressed here)

Shoes- Rafe (old, similar here)

On Maya…

Vest- Gap, I cut the arms off an old jacket 🙂 (thrifted, but similar here)

Dresss- Babystyle (thrifted)

Shoes- Kids Connection (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

So, this isn’t a “keeping it real”, but lately Maya is into saying “Hi Friends!” to anyone we come across. It is ridiculously cute!!! Well, there were a bunch of teenagers (on lunch break??) at the park, and Maya kept saying “Hi Friends! Hiiiiiii Friends?!” Then, she looked at me (after they didn’t say hi back) and said “They’re shy…” God, I love her.

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

May showers, bring…

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June flowers? They certainly didn’t bring work… I had two shoots this weekend that both had to reschedule 😦 And so it begins… All that said, it was kind of nice. My mother in law is in town, so we got to spend more time with her and my niece (who she came into town to watch) Plus, it’s always nice to have time with the family on the weekends!

We literally ran outside for the 20 minutes that it wasn’t raining on Sunday to take these and take a little walk around the neighborhood before it poured again.

I found these Dr. Martens at a thrift store a few weeks ago for $9. TOTAL flashback to my college days! I couldn’t decide if I totally loved them, or if they were totally nerdy. I let them sit for a while, and now I think I’ve decided that I love them! Maya is obsessed with rain boots. And…I’m obsessed with her underwear tushie 🙂 Yes, those are boys underwear. They came in the pack with Monster Inc undies, and she loooooves Monsters Inc. So, who cares? DYING over this coat that I thrifted (new with tag!!!) And of course she found the neighbors driveway that had the littlest of puddles 🙂 On me…

Sweater- Leifsdottir (ebay, love this here)

Tank- Stem (Nordstrom Rack, similar)

Jeans- J Brand (thrifted, similar here)

Boots- Dr. Martens (thrifted, but similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket-Amy Coe (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Hanna Anderssen (thrifted, but similar here)

Boots- thrifted, similar here

Keeping it Real…

I mentioned on Instagram that 25% of the time I don’t take showers for these pictures, 60% of the time I haven’t washed my hair in a few days, 75% of the time I’m not wearing make up, and…100% of those are all true for the above images 😉 (all percentages give or take a few ;)) And THAT is why there are no close up shots hahaha.

And…we don’t always make it back in time before the self timer goes off 🙂

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

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